How To Fix SO147 - SAP user & has not been created in the original Workplace system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 147

• Message text: SAP user & has not been created in the original Workplace system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO147 - SAP user & has not been created in the original Workplace system ?

  The SAP error message SO147 indicates that a user has not been created in the original Workplace system. This typically occurs in scenarios involving SAP Business Workflow or when trying to send messages or notifications to users who do not exist in the specified system.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user ID referenced in the error message has not been created in the original system where the workflow or process is being executed.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system, such as incorrect settings in the user management or workflow settings.
  Transport Issues: If the user was supposed to be transported from another system, the transport may not have been executed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the User: 
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 in the SAP GUI.
  Create the user by entering the user ID and filling in the necessary details.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations assigned.
  
  
  
  Check User ID: 
  
  Verify that the user ID is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the user list in transaction SU01 or SU10.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Settings: 
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow context, check the workflow configuration to ensure that the user assignments are correct.
  Ensure that the workflow is set up to handle users that may not exist in the original system.
  
  
  
  Transport User Data: 
  
  If the user should exist in the system but does not, check if the user was supposed to be transported from another system. If so, ensure that the transport request has been properly executed.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs: 
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to user management and workflow for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to user management and workflow errors.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the required actions in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO147 error and ensure that the user is properly created and configured in the original Workplace system.